20th Jan, 2021 12:30

The Asian Works of Art Auction

 
  Lot 817
 

AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY JAPANESE IVORY BOX

EARLY 20TH CENTURY JAPANESE IVORY BOX,
of oval form, the body carved with panels of sea creatures, bird and figures, with a matched lid with figural handle, 15cm high

 

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Sold for £180
Estimated at £200 - £250


Condition Report
Splits to the figural finial of the lid and glue evident to the one remaining peg inserting him onto the lid. Splits to sections of the lid. One area of loss to the body. 280g.

 
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